Preview: SendIR, advanced infrared emitter

October 20, 2014AnalysIR Blog, MakeIR Kits, ProductsInfrared, IR emitter, MakeIR, Remote control, SendIRUser Two

The second member of our MakeIR series of devices & kits will be SendIR. This infrared emitter module boasts several unique features not readility available to date and is built with only the highest quality IR components available.

We have provided a link below to the preliminary product data sheet and would welcome feedback on additional, nice to have or missing features, if any. Please read the datasheet for a more detailed description of SendIR. Continue reading Preview: SendIR, advanced infrared emitter →

Preview: LearnIR, advanced infrared learner device

October 16, 2014AnalysIR Blog, MakeIR Kits, ProductsInfrared, IR emitter, IR receiver, LearnIR, MakeIR, Remote controlUser Two

The first new member of our MakeIR series of devices & kits will be LearnIR. This infrared learner packs lots of functionality for such a small device, several IR innovations and is built with only the highest quality IR components available.

We have provided a link below to the preliminary product data sheet and would welcome feedback on additional, nice to have or missing features, if any. Please read the datasheet for a more detailed description of LearnIR. Continue reading Preview: LearnIR, advanced infrared learner device →

Driving an Infrared Led directly from an Arduino Pin

October 3, 2014AnalysIR Blog, ArduinoArduino, ATmega328P, Atmel, AVR, constant current, Infrared, IR, IR LED, voltageUser Two

A common question asked on forums is one about – Driving an Infrared Led directly from an Arduino pin. Although the answer may be obvious to anyone with at least a basic knowledge of Ohm’s Law, many are confused about how to choose a resistor value for optimum performance. Often, there is a debate about whether a resistor is required at all, given that the AVR pins are rated to deliver an absolute maximum of 40mA on a pin. (Note: All of the quoted specs in the data sheet are for test conditions of up to 20mA on a pin). Of course there are better ways to drive an IR LED with a transistor circuit or even a constant current circuit. However, in this post we consider only the direct drive circuit using a current limiting resistor, as illustrated in the diagram down below.
Make sure to read the caveats at the end of this post.

Analysis of Voltage & Current for Infrared Led driven by Arduino

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Video: AnalysIR Demo Batch Infrared Decoding

September 17, 2014AnalysIR Blog, Products, VideosAir Conditioner, AirCon, AnalysIR, Daikin, decoding, Fujitsu, IR receiver, Panasonic, Vestel, VideoUser Two

Here we show a screen capture demonstration of the ‘Batch Decoding’ feature of AnalysIR. We show Infrared signals from 4 different Air Conditioners and how we can load them into AnalysIR and execute a batch decode of all of the signals in one easy step. Included are signals from Panasonic, Vestel, Fujitsu & Daikin

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Campaign Update: AnalysIR, one year on

September 15, 2014AnalysIR Blog, Crowdfunding & BackersAnalysIR, Campaign, ChipKit, Crowdfunding, Fubarino, Infrared, IRLib, LauncPad, Teensy, USB IR ToyUser Two

One year on from the initial release of AnalysIR, we have provided a copy below of our recent update for the original crowfunding campaign for AnalysIR.

This just serves as a local copy of the original update which can also be found on the Campaign Activity page. Continue reading Campaign Update: AnalysIR, one year on →

AnalysIR now decodes 40 Infrared Protocols

September 10, 2014AnalysIR BlogAir Conditioner, AirCon, AnalysIR, buy, decoding, Denon, get, Global Caché, Infrared, IRUser Two

We have been updating the AnalysIR documentation for the upcoming 1.0 release and realised that AnalysIR now decodes 40 Infrared protocols. Wow!. Along with the most common TV & media remotes controls there are 15 Air Conditioner protocols included. The full set of protocols is included with the latest ‘dev’ release, which is available to all current & new owners of AnalysIR (less the aforementioned documentation) in advance of the pending 1.0 release. The 1.0 release will incorporate over 170 new features, updates and fixes compared to the initial release and also supports our new IR Learner which will be launched along with a range of Infrared kits in the coming months.

Over 40 Infrared ProtocRols supported by AnalysIR — Over 40 Infrared Protocols supported by AnalysIR

Here is the latest list of Infrared protocols supported by AnalysIR. Continue reading AnalysIR now decodes 40 Infrared Protocols →

Teensy now supported for AnalysIR

August 29, 2014AnalysIR Blog, IR SourcesAnalysIR, Arduino, ChipKit Fubarino, Infrared, Raspberry Pi, RPi, Teensy, TI MSP430 LaunchPad, USB IR ToyUser Two

A new user of AnalysIR from the Netherlands, wanted to get the AnalysIR firmware working on Teensy 3.x . Although this has not been officially supported, we were happy to support his efforts knowing that it would most likely be a relatively easy exercise, based on past experiences. Needless to say, he was successful in decoding Infrared signals with AnalysIR within a short space of time. Prompted by his interest, we ordered our own Teensy 3.1 to add to our growing collection of 40+ MCUs and although ~~Teensy support is in beta for now~~, it will be oficially supported for AnalysIR from our next release. In the meantime, users of AnalysIR can just contact us for a copy of the Teensy sketch (firmware).

Teensy 3.x now joins a long list of devices supported for use with AnalysIR, including: Continue reading Teensy now supported for AnalysIR →

Controlling Chigo Air Conditioner via Infrared from smart phone

July 6, 2014AnalysIR Blog, Arduino, ProjectsAir Conditioner, AirCon, AnalysIR, Arduino, Chigo, Command Fusion, Global Caché, Infrared, IR receiver, IRLib, IRremote, LIRC, Pronto, USB IR ToyUser Two

Anyone who has tried controlling an Air Conditioner unit using an Arduino, USB IR Toy, RPi or any MCU will know how difficult it can be to record the longer infrared signals they use. Typical TV systems use IR signals circa 32 bits long, while this Chigo AC unit uses a signal with 197 marks & spaces (or 97 data bits). One of our users, Sertunc – from Istanbul in Turkey, reported his success using AnalysIR to easily record the signal timings for his AC unit and sent us the details along with some nice photos. After testing the validity of the recorded signals using an Arduino, he then set about loading the signals onto his Samsung smart phone (models S4, s4 mini, S5 and more supported). This was helped by installing the free ‘Samsung IR – Universal Remote‘ app onto his phone via Google Play.

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Poor maker’s Infrared receiver #2

May 28, 2014AnalysIR Blog, Arduino, IR SourcesAir Conditioner, AirCon, AnalysIR, Arduino, Carrier frequency, Infrared, IR, IR emitter, IR LED, IR receiver, IR signals, maker, Remote control, Reverse Bias, VishayUser Two

Our recent post about the silver bullet IR receiver proved very popular and we promised that we would follow-up with another variant of the poor maker’s Infrared receiver. This time we are using an IR Led (emitter), 2 resistors and any standard Arduino. You will also need to download the Arduino code provided below, compile and upload it. One of the most common problems encountered when trying to decode IR signals is that makers don’t always have the appropriate IR receiver for the job in hand or have to wait for one to be delivered by mail. Here we present an affordable method to allow you to use any IR emitter (LED) as a receiver and as a bonus we are publishing the Arduino code to make it all work.

Circuit Diagram: Poor maker's IR Receiver — Circuit Diagram: Poor maker’s IR Receiver

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‘Silver bullet’ – the Oscilloscope Infrared Receiver

May 4, 2014AnalysIR Blog, IR Sources, Products, ProjectsAir Conditioner, AirCon, AnalysIR, BNC, Carrier frequency, decoding, Infrared, IR, IR receiver, IR signals, IR Tool, LED, oscilloscope, RCA, Remote control, workbenchUser Two

A while ago we came across a website on infrared remote controls which suggested a simple way to view IR signals using an Oscilloscope. The idea is to use a standard IR Led mounted into a BNC/RCA plug using a spare channel making an Oscilloscope infrared receiver. So we set about ordering the connectors, which arrived in the post today. Another way of looking at this device is as a ‘poor-mans’ IR receiver, but if you have an Oscilloscope to plug it into then maybe you are not so poor after all.

Silver Bullet - Infrared Receiver connected to Channel 1 — Silver Bullet – Infrared Receiver connected to Channel 1

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